Abstract
Particle encapsulated hemoglobin (Hb)-based oxygen (O2) carriers (HBOCs) have clear advantages over their acellular counterparts because of their larger molecular diameter and lack of vasoactivity upon transfusion. Poly(ethylene glycol) surface conjugated liposome encapsulated Hb (PEG-LEH) nanoparticles are considered a promising class of HBOC for use as a red blood cell (RBC) substitute. However, their widespread usage is limited by manufacturing processes which prevent material scale up. In this study, PEG-LEH nanoparticles were produced via a scalable and robust process using a high-pressure cell disruptor, and their biophysical properties were thoroughly characterized. Hb encapsulation, methemoglobin (metHb) level, O2-PEG-LEH equilibria, PEG-LEH gaseous (oxygen, carbon monoxide, nitric oxide) ligand binding/release kinetics, lipocrit, and long-term storage stability allowed us to examine their potential suitability and efficacy as an RBC replacement. Our results demonstrate that PEG-LEH nanoparticle suspensions manufactured via a high-pressure cell disruptor have Hb concentrations comparable to whole blood (~12 g/dL) and possess other desirable characteristics, which may permit their use as potential lifesaving O2 therapeutics.
Funder
Foundation for the National Institutes of Health
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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